Toddler Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Toddler Lead Teacher role is onsite in Miami, FL, at Miami Jewish Montessori in Coconut Grove. Compensation is $30,000–$38,000 for the 10-month school year. The preschool serves approximately 30–40 children and combines Montessori principles with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The teacher leads daily care, learning, and routines for the toddler classroom, supporting children’s development in a safe and nurturing environment. The role includes planning learning experiences, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional development.

What you'll do

• Lead toddler classroom routines and care
• create a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate environment
• support children’s social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development
• observe and adapt guidance
• plan hands-on learning
• communicate with parents
• collaborate with co-teachers and leadership
• and follow health and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

toddler lead teacher

miami fl

coconut grove

elevated

full-time

10-month position

early childhood education

toddler classroom

montessori

reggio emilia-inspired

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

$30k–$38k

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Five personal days, school closures for Jewish and federal holidays, extended Passover break, and professional learning with psychologists, occupational therapists, and child-development specialists.

Why this role

Montessori experience is welcome but not required; the school is open to experienced educators, emerging teachers, career changers, and trainable candidates.

About the employer

ElevatEd is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.